Wm. Anthony Connolly
Professor Of English
Millsboro,DE
Summary
Analytical English Professor with outstanding analysis, critical thinking and writing skills. Friendly and personable with skill to stay organized and on top of important deadlines. Strong philosophy of classical teaching and knowledge of various methods to excite students about literature, language and communications.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor of English
Texas A&M University
Galveston , Texas
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Assisted and identified at-risk students to eliminate student barriers to learning.
- Led undergraduate course on XXX
Adjunct Professor of English
University Of Houston
- Evaluated students' abilities and grasp of English language, keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports.
- Taught English language to [Type] students in [Type] setting.
- Developed lesson plans and adapted curriculum to meet individual needs of students
- Organized detailed list of resources to help students go beyond classroom environments and delve into topics of interest.
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
English Tutor
The Princeton Review
02.2021 - Current
- Tutored students to develop deeper comprehension of English course materials and better understanding of assignments to improve academic success.
MFA Faculty
Lindenwood University
St. Charles , Missouri
08.2012 - 09.2020
- Engaged students in academic and practical conversations that elicited critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication as part of the Master in Fine Arts Writing program.
- Maintained documentation on educational services and tracked students' progress to gauge overall success of learning program.
- Established goals for courses with organized outlines and detailed lessons.
- Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides.
- Assisted program participants with achieving career and learning goals.
- Connected instruction to real-world experiences and to students' post-secondary goals.
Adjunct Professor of English
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS
08.2017 - 04.2019
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Collaborated with faculty members in designing The Tallgrass Science and Nature Writing Workshop for STEM students
- Served on the Compensation Committee
Education
Ph.D. - Creative Non Fiction Writing
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO 08.2007 - 11.2009
Master of Arts - Creative Writing
Goddard College
Plainfield, VTBachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB Canada Skills
Curriculum development
Publications
ADD
Timeline
English Tutor
The Princeton Review
02.2021 - Current
Adjunct Professor of English
Emporia State University
08.2017 - 04.2019
MFA Faculty
Lindenwood University
08.2012 - 09.2020
Ph.D. - Creative Non Fiction Writing
University of Missouri - Columbia
08.2007 - 11.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Winnipeg
Master of Arts - Creative Writing
Goddard College
Adjunct Professor of English
University Of Houston
Adjunct Professor of English
Texas A&M University
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